Clean Eating Granola Bars (4 Ingredients)

One of my favorite treats ever is a really good oatmeal cookie. I will be happy substituting with a really yummy chewy granola bar.  I have made our Homemade Granola Bar recipe many many times and I love it!  Since brown sugar and butter really aren't part of the cleaning eating diet, I made it my mission to alter this recipe in yummy any healthy ways.

Clean Eating Homemade Granola bars

• 2 cups of quick oats
• 1/2 cup of honey
• 1/4 cup of maple syrup
• 1/2 cup of coconut oil

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees
2. Combine all 4 ingredients into a mixing bowl and mix them REALLY well.
3. Place a piece of parchment paper onto a baking sheet and pour the mixture over the middle of it.
4. Spread it out until it's a fairly even 1/2 inch thickness.  I also used my hands to form it into a large square.
5. Bake for about 10-15 minutes. Baking time will depend on baking sheet, oven, and the thickness of the granola.
6. You will know it's done because it will be a nice golden color.  The edges might be a little dark but that's ok because toasted oats taste good.
7. After it completely cools, you can cut it into bars but I prefer to break it up into granola pieces.

*Tip:  More oats and less liquid gives you a crunchy texture.  More liquids means a chewier texture.  

Variations:  yummy additions before baking

• A pinch of sea salt gives you a sweet/salty combo
• Trying adding a little cinnamon and vanilla to the mix.  I haven't tried that but I will next time.
• Add chopped almonds, peanuts, or pecans.
• Stir a couple Tablespoons of peanut butter into the granola
• Add a couple Tablespoons of chocolate chips
• Or try some raisins, dried cranberries, or dried cherries
• Stir in some unsweetened coconut

You can add a few of these or a combination to customize however you would like to.

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